Understanding that Mr. H C.Hoover, who was formerly in the employ of this Company, is an applicant; through you, for a position, with a Foreign Company, I take great pleasure in stating; that during the time Mr Hoover was associated with us here we always found him to be very reliable, and trustworthy, and a perfectly competent, and first class Geologist, and Mining Engineer.

I therefor [sic] have no hesitation, in reccommending [sic] him to any person in need of the services, of a conciencious [sic] hardworking, and sober Engineer.